This comes after Police Scotland confirmed they are treating the death of 10-year-old Kane Morris as murder.

The schoolboy was found at a property in Union Street, Coupar Angus, in the early hours of Sunday, November 11.

An eight-year-old girl was also found with life-threatening injuries.

She remains in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and her condition is described as critical but stable.

Police arrested a 37-year-old man who was discovered injured at the property after falling from a second-floor window. It is understood he remains in hospital.

Chief Inspector Ian Scott, area commander for Perth and Kinross, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victim’s family and friends at this time.

"Although a horrendous incident for all concerned, I am proud of the efforts and dedication displayed by the emergency services during the early hours of Sunday morning.

“I am also reassured by the strength of community spirit demonstrated across the area, including the provost and elected members, through local businesses, the primary school and residents and I would like to express my thanks for all the support and messages we have received.”

This week, Kane’s family paid tribute to the youngster and said his death had been a “devastating experience”.

Investigating officers are yet to charge anyone in connection with Kane’s death. Earlier this week two witnesses came forward after an appeal by police.

Kane Morris

Detective Inspector Ross Fitzgerald said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing in order to establish the full circumstances of what happened and we continue to urge anyone who hasn’t spoken to us already to do so.

“A 37-year-old man remains under arrest in connection with the incident.

“An eight-year-old girl who was also injured during the incident remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

“Local officers will also be in the community conducting additional patrols over the next few days as our investigation continues.”

This week, Kane’s family paid tribute to the youngster and said his death had been a “devastating experience”.

In a statement they said: “Kane was a popular young boy within the community, he was full of energy and loved dearly by all.”

Karen Reid, Perth and Kinross Council’s chief executive, said he would be “sadly missed”at Coupar Angus Primary, where he was in primary six. She added: “Our heart-felt sympathies go to the family and friends of 10-year-old Coupar Angus pupil Kane Morris who sadly died at the weekend.

“As a member of the school community for four years, Kane’s teachers and classmates describe a keen gardener who knew all about the local wildlife. He was full of fun and was known to everyone in the school.”

She added that pupils will be supported while the investigation continues and said: “Support will continue to be given to pupils at Coupar Angus Primary to help them through this tragedy in their local community.

“As this is a live police investigation it would be inappropriate to comment in detail, however our thoughts and hopes are also with the young girl who remains in hospital after Sunday’s incident.”